Case Study: Syngenta recoups 10% of gross legal spend with Brightflag

Syngenta recoups 10% of gross legal spend with Brightflag

Syngenta, a global agribusiness, faced challenges with its on-premise legal operations software, including high maintenance costs, a burdensome invoice review process requiring third-party assistance, and a lack of confidence in data that prevented broader adoption of alternative fee arrangements. Seeking a cloud-based solution to gain better visibility and analytical capabilities, they turned to the vendor Brightflag and its AI-powered legal operations platform.

By implementing Brightflag's solution, Syngenta streamlined its invoice review process, automated the rejection of non-compliant expenses, and captured accruals across practice areas. This resulted in a measurable impact, with the company recouping the equivalent of 10% of its gross legal spend in the first half of 2021. The collaboration with Brightflag also led to the development of new features and a stronger, data-driven approach to managing outside counsel relationships.

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